Posts by Liam Redmond
Executive assistants making US$100,000 a year are losing jobs to AI
EXECUTIVE assistants at professional-services firms manage partners’ diaries, handle expenses and book travel in one of the few remaining white-collar roles that doesn’t require elite credentials. They can earn more than US$100,000 a year for their trouble, with incentives and bonuses for the highest-ranking. That career path is disappearing as firms like PwC and McKinsey…
Read MoreManus weighs raising US$1 billion to unwind Meta takeover
Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 07:08 PM [BEIJING] The co-founders of Manus are exploring options to fulfill Beijing’s demand to unwind a controversial takeover by Meta Platforms , including raising about US$1 billion from external investors to buy back the Chinese-founded AI operation. Manus’s three founders – Xiao Hong, Ji Yichao and Zhang Tao…
Read MoreExclusive | The highest-perched penthouse on NYC’s Fifth Avenue sells for $11.5M — its full asking price
This buyer is flying high. Fifth Avenue’s highest-perched penthouse has just sold for $11.5 million, Gimme Shelter has learned. The smashing aerie is at 520 Fifth Ave. Hovering 880 feet above Midtown Manhattan, it comes with 360-degree views of the city, from the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building to both rivers and Central…
Read MoreBen Walker on integrating the human element in transcriptions
New York Post newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. Transcriptions done by humans are more accurate than AI counterparts, signaling the need for the human element in the business. As a veteran in the world of transcription services, Ben Walker understands that providing high-quality, premium transcription services is…
Read MoreSingapore stocks end higher amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.02%
Venture Corporation leads the gainers on the blue-chip index, rising 2.5% to S$17.65 [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday (May 21). The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.02 per cent or 0.80 points to finish at 5,045.71. Venture Corporation led the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index, rising 2.5 per cent or S$0.43 to…
Read MoreIllegal immigrant truck driver from India arrested in deadly California hit-and-run after Biden release
An illegal immigrant truck driver was arrested Tuesday after allegedly causing a deadly multi-vehicle crash in California and attempting to flee the scene, federal officials said. The undocumented immigrant from India, Manvir Singh, instantly killed two people near Lodi, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged. Singh, who faces multiple charges, reportedly entered the US illegally…
Read MoreAirbnb launches major expansion with airport pickups, luggage storage and AI-powered travel tools
Airbnb is pushing far beyond home rentals, rolling out airport pickups, grocery delivery, luggage storage, car rentals, boutique hotels and exclusive travel experiences as it expands deeper into travel services. The company announced Wednesday that travelers can now book grocery delivery through Instacart in more than 25 US cities, airport rides through Welcome Pickups in over 160…
Read MoreGoldman CEO slides into Elon Musk’s DMs during bid to lead SpaceX IPO
Banks have been battling for months to take the top spot on the highly anticipated IPO Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 04:20 PM AS GOLDMAN Sachs Group campaigned to lead SpaceX’s IPO, chief executive officer David Solomon opened up a new channel to the rocket company’s billionaire owner, sliding into Elon Musk’s DMs. With…
Read MoreBOJ faces calls to pause bond taper as energy shock jolts yields
Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 04:15 PM — Updated Thu, May 21, 2026 · 05:11 PM SOME Bank of Japan drew some requests to pause its bond taper plan, its survey of investors showed, as recent sharp bond market swings overshadow a review of a quantitative tightening (QT) plan due next month. Though others…
Read MoreJPMorgan will hire more for AI, fewer bankers, CEO Dimon says
The comments highlight a broader industry pivot to automation reshaping the global financial workforce Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 03:58 PM [SHANGHAI] JPMorgan Chase chief executive officer Jamie Dimon said the Wall Street giant will likely hire more artificial intelligence specialists and fewer traditional bankers as the adoption of the technology accelerates. “I think…
Read MoreWhy is Singtel seeking an Aussie partner for Optus?
Singtel’s wholly owned subsidiary has endured a string of crises in recent years [SINGAPORE] Along with announcing its latest results on Thursday (May 21), Singtel said it is “open” to working with potential Australian partners on Optus, its wholly owned subsidiary. The Business Times looks at why Singtel is considering bringing in a minority partner…
Read MoreEuropean equities ease as investors await Middle East peace updates
Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 03:42 PM EUROPEAN shares dipped on Thursday, as investors remained cautious while awaiting further developments in US-Iran peace talks. Iran said it was reviewing Washington’s latest response to end the war, while US President Donald Trump said he was prepared to wait to “get the right answers” from Tehran,…
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